Free Concert and Open Community Event
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 March 2010
Crystal Reneâ€™ CrawfordÂ Â - FREE CONCERT & OPEN COMMUNITY EVENT -STOP THE VIOLENCE, START THE HEALING!On Sunday, March 14th, 2010, from 5 p.m. until approximately 9 p.m. the family of Crystal ... read more >>

John R. Dominick III
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 March 2010
John R Dominick III, Worshipful Grand Master Marcus Garvey #323 United Grand Lodge, passed away on March 7, 2010 . All schedule of services, held at the Simpson Family Mortuary, 3443 W Manchester Blvd, ... read more >>

Will Obama Deliver on Healthcare
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
11 March 2010
Like a blast from the past, President Barack Obama back in "campaign mode," on the trail of Healthcare ReformWill Obama Deliver on Healthcare?As the battle rages on throughout the country, President Obama ... read more >>

Compton is Still on the Move
Written by Francis Taylor (Contributing Writer)
11 March 2010
WELCOME TO COMPTON: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. monumentCompton is Still on the MoveSince winning a third term, the Mayor, along with the City Council and other officials, has taken the lead in the rebirth ... read more >>

Pamela M. Ruffins Eulogized
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 March 2010
Â Pamela Marstel RuffinsPamela M. Ruffins SuccumbsPamela Marstel Ruffins was eulogized on Feb. 19, by her sister, Lana Michelle Ruffins, at the Holy Cross Mortuary Chapel. She was the daughter of the ... read more >>

Harriet Tubman
Written by Super User
05 March 2010
Harriet TubmanThe "Underground Railroad"Slaves on the runLEGENDSBy Yussuf J. Simmonds HARRIET TUBMAN"Called the Black Moses, she moved slaves through the Underground Railroad"I'll meet you in the morningSafe ... read more >>

President Obama nominates Professor Goodwin Liu
Written by Sentinel News Service
05 March 2010
Professor Goodwin H. Liu President Obama Nominates Goodwin Liu for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit WASHINGTON, DC â€“ President Obama nominated Goodwin Liu for the United ... read more >>

Ex-marine is making a difference within the community
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
05 March 2010
Ed Roche's first crop of students received their certification Ex-Marine is Making a Difference Within The CommunityEd Roche is taking gang members off the street and giving them a new start on life.By ... read more >>

Haiti rebounds even as needs grow for rainy season
Written by Herb Boyd (NNPA Special Correspondent)
05 March 2010
Life in Haiti is a Real StrugglePHOTO CREDIT-RICHARD MUHAMMADHaiti Rebounds Even as Needs Grows for Rainy SeasonBy Herb BoydNNPA Special Correspondent PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti-Hurricane-ravaged Port-au-Prince ... read more >>

The Passing of the NAACP Torch
Written by Niele Anderson (Religion Editor)
05 March 2010
Roslyn Brock, Incoming National Chair of NAACPThe Passing of the NAACP Leadership TorchRoslyn Brock made history late last month when she became the youngest ever and fourth woman to serve as Chairman ... read more >>

A Noose Found in UCSD Library
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
05 March 2010
\\A Noose Is No JokeA Noose found in UC San Diego LibraryRacial "attacks" continue at UC San Diego causing uproars and an investigationBy Brian W. CarterSentinel Staff WriterThe University of California ... read more >>

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Black Leaders Unite to Send Bass to Congress
Written by Yussuf J. Simmonds (Managing Editor)
05 March 2010
Former Speaker Karen Bass and Congresswoman Maxine WatersPHOTO CREDIT-MALCOLM ALIBlack Leaders Unite to Send Bass to CongressIn a show of community support, Congresswoman Maxine Waters reached out to her ... read more >>

Local Gang Hangs It Up
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
04 March 2010
Local Gang Hangs It UpBy Brian W. CarterSentinel Staff WriterWe constantly hear about gangs shooting up our neighborhoods or shooting up each other in the news. We've passed by in our cars, rubber-necking ... read more >>